high school football coaching

Smash Concept From Waggle Protection

Smash Concept From Waggle Protection

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 23, 2021

Pushing the ball down the field can be hard for a young quarterback. That's why we like this smash concept off of waggle protection....

8 Man Football Toss Sweep

8 Man Football Toss Sweep

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 22, 2021

We want to use this 8 man football toss sweep today to prove that a blocking scheme does not need to be complicated to be good....

Defensive Coaches: Details Matter Too

Defensive Coaches: Details Matter Too

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 15, 2021

There is no earthly explanation of why defensive coaches would teach players from the offensive side of the ball....

Offensive Coordinators Suffering Self Inflicted Wounds

Offensive Coordinators Suffering Self Inflicted Wounds

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 8, 2021

News flash. Defense is not dead. One reason is that defensive coordinators are allowing offensive coordinators to self inflict wounds....

Bearcat Red Zone Defense Creates Irish Pick

Bearcat Red Zone Defense Creates Irish Pick

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 3, 2021

When we first saw this Cincinnati Bearcat red zone defense yesterday, we were pretty sure it was a green dog pressure. Maybe not......

Millard South HS (NE) Slow Screen Execution

Millard South HS (NE) Slow Screen Execution

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 28, 2021

As a coach your job is to get your best players in space with the ball. That is what the Millard South (NE) coaches did on this slow screen....

Bills Show Dolphins Cover 2… But It Ain’t

Bills Show Dolphins Cover 2… But It Ain’t

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 20, 2021

You can show cover 2 and bring five just like the Bills did here. You will likely face 2x2 or 3x1 formations when playing a throwing team....

Florida Speed Option Vs Alabama

Florida Speed Option Vs Alabama

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 19, 2021

When two good teams play they force the other team to make mistakes with their speed and talent. This Florida speed option as a good example....

Pineville HS (Ky): All 22 Play of the Week

Pineville HS (Ky): All 22 Play of the Week

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 15, 2021

Let's take a look at this play where Pineville High School located in Kentucky won a last second game against Cumberland Gap High School....

FlexBone Slot Iso Misdirection

FlexBone Slot Iso Misdirection

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 8, 2021

FlexBone Slot Iso Misdirection is one of our favorite plays because it's a counter from a formation that's not even determined until the snap....

9 Man & 12 Man Football Install Update

9 Man & 12 Man Football Install Update

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 4, 2021

We wanted to give you a 9 Man and 12 Man football install update. By the end of this weekend you will have plays in every run area you choose...

Don’t Be A 4th Down Punting Cop Out

Don’t Be A 4th Down Punting Cop Out

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 3, 2021

When we hear a coach say "We are so bad at punting, we might as well just go for it every time." that is just being a 4th down cop out....